The Beer Thread

sweetcell wrote: Ballast Point went for a billion

Curious how they are feeling about return on that investment
I can't see anyway that was a good choice.
Love the brand, but it's never going to make that kind of money

stollen-hätch wrote:
but I agree since they are public, what is stopping one of these big guys from just eating them up, now that they have another reputable brand in their stable

In the case of ABI - just the competition authorities. 
In the case of MolsonCoors, their new focus on cannabis.

another excellent read from the mad fermentationist (yes, it's related to Sapwood, but only indirectly)

How to Win Untappd (or any Online Beer Rating)

can't argue with a thing he said.

^good read!
I know Space won't even discuss a brewery unless it has a 4.+ beer ratings on BA

sweetcell wrote:
another excellent read from the mad fermentationist (yes, it's related to Sapwood, but only indirectly)

How to Win Untappd (or any Online Beer Rating)

can't argue with a thing he said.

I may not know much about beer but I do know about adroit TASTEMAKING, and I can confirm this is a good strategy.

Do-over wrote:
^good read!
I know Space won't even discuss a brewery unless it has a 4.+ beer ratings on BA

BA is old news. I only look at the untapped scores these days.

I do agree that a 4.3 Czech Pilsner is probably more interesting than a 4.3 DIPA.

Do-over wrote:
this guy put together a great site as a resource for all the breweries/brewpubs along the WO&D bike trail
http://www.bikeablebrews.com/
but on a 45 mile ride there are 10 breweries/brewpubs along the WO&D bike …ending with Adroit

Wow…checked the site today…there are now 25 breweries within ~1 mile (9 pretty much on the trail) of the WO&D trail!

Yes…some of them are mediocre, but damn that's a lot of options on one stretch of road

New District Brewing Company 
Audacious Aleworks
Mad Fox
Caboose Brewing
Bike Lane
Lake Anne Brew House
Aslin Beer Company 
Beltway Brewing  
Crooked Run Brewing (Sterling)
Rocket Frog Brewing Company
Craft of Brewing
Dynasty Brewing Company
Old Ox Brewery
Lost Rhino Brewing
Kettles and Grains
Dog Money Restaurant & Brewery
Loudoun Brewing Company
Crooked Run Brewing
Black Walnut Brewery
BikeTrAle Brewing
Black Hoof Brewing
Belly Love Brewing 
Dragon Hops Brewing
Jack's Run Brewing
Adroit Theory Brewing 

sour festie @ mad fox this weekend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sour-mania-sour-beer-festival-at-mad-fox-brewing-company-tickets-59508014072 
   


Pucker-up and join us our 2nd Annual Sour Beer Festival! Sample special and limited edition sour ales from around the region and across the country at this indoor event! Enjoy live music and fantastic food while sipping some truly tart ales.

Admission to the brewpub is free and space is available on a first come, first served basis. Please call the restaurant for table reservations. Tasting begins at 11am on Saturday. Check out our sampler package offer available online only.

Sour Ale Pricing on the day of the event:
- 4oz pour (sampler) - $3.50
- 10oz pour (half pint) - $7.50 for MF Sours; $8 for Guest Sours

Sampler Package - Avail as an Online Advance Purchase Only:
- Four, 4oz sour ale samplers and a bar snack for $20

Participating Breweries:

Mad Fox Sours:
- Pop Gose the Fox - Mad Fox Brewing Company, Falls Church, Virginia (4.0% ABV)
- Cherry Pop Gose the Fox, Mad Fox Brewing Company, Falls Church, Virginia (4.0 % ABV)
- Nedward Flanders-style Sour Red Ale - Mad Fox Brewing Company, Falls Church, Virginia (5.1 % ABV)
- 2015 Barrel-Aged and Soured Batch 500 Ale - Mad Fox Brewing Company, Falls Church Virginia (9.0 ABV)

Guest Sours:
- Illusion of Safety with Acerola, Papaya and Mango - Adroit Theory Brewing Company, Purcellville, Virginia (4.5% ABV)
- Driven to Tears - Bluejacket, Washington D.C. (4.8%)
- Barrel Select Gold - Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Elmsford, New York (6.5% ABV)
- Pinch of Salt – Lemon Chiffon Gose - D9 Brewing Company, Norman, North Carolina (4.5% ABV)
- SuperEIGHT - Dogfish Head Brewery, Milton, Delaware (5.3 % ABV)
- Lindemans Young Lambic - Brouwerij Lindemans, Vlezenbeek, Belgium (5.0% ABV)
- Fruitlands - Modern Times Beer, San Diego, California (4.8% ABV)
- Shammit Finnegan Ginger Matcha Gose - The Oozlefish Craft Brewery, Fort Monroe, Virginia (3.5% ABV)
- Bersalis Sourblend Grand Cru - Brouwerij Oud Beersel, Beersel, Belgium (8.0% ABV)
- Shark Tears Gose - Pleasure House Brewing, Virginia Beach, Virginia (4.8% ABV)
- Vape Tricks - Prairie Artisan Ales, Tulsa, Oklahoma (5.9% ABV)
- Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne - Right Proper Brewing Company, Washington, D.C. (3.8% ABV)
- Grand Cru - Brouwerij Rodenbach, West Flanders, Belgium (6.0% ABV)
- Passionfruit Gose - Three Notch’d Brewing Company, Charlottesville, Virginia (5.1% ABV)
- Sauvignon Blanc Gose - Two Roads Brewing Company, Stratford, Connecticut (4.8% ABV)

pour some out for an OG:

John Maier announces his retirement from Rogue Ales

New Meridian Pint Arlington is open

That was quick…Skate park is looking rad too
time to go break my ankle and numb the pain with a good pint

beer list is off to a great start too
https://www.beermenus.com/places/2949-meridian-pint-arlington

Opium wrote:
New Meridian Pint Arlington is open

That was quick…Skate park is looking rad too
time to go break my ankle and numb the pain with a good pint

beer list is off to a great start too
https://www.beermenus.com/places/2949-meridian-pint-arlington

MP/BP/S&B used to get better beers. They no longer get Aslin. The don't get Veil (pretty sure they used to). It also seem like they used to get better out of market stuff like Civil Society that they no longer get.

Space, Sidehatch…we should get together and split 12 ounces

Opium wrote:
New Meridian Pint Arlington is open

That was quick…Skate park is looking rad too
time to go break my ankle and numb the pain with a good pint

beer list is off to a great start too
https://www.beermenus.com/places/2949-meridian-pint-arlington

i'd like to take a moment to highlight:

Ocelot Barrel-Aged Gravity Always Wins

first off, cool name bro.  guess i won't be able to use it if/when i open my brewery (not that i ever will, but one can dream…)

second, this beer sounds damn delicious.  BBA'ed barleywines are one of my favs these days.  scores on BA are high.  if someone treks out to try this, please report back.

Space wrote:
MP/BP/S&B used to get better beers. They no longer get Aslin. The don't get Veil (pretty sure they used to). It also seem like they used to get better out of market stuff like Civil Society that they no longer get.

Julian's America awaits you!

Cool! I will buy the first ounce round Space!

Normally, when I got to Maui, I drink copious amount of Bikini Blondes.  And a few beers.

But this time, they have a collaboration  called Star Maps Kolsch, a collaboration between them and Smog City Brewery.  Solid.  Made with local Starfruit but not sweet.

Welcome to the 'ohana.

Anyone got any “you must try this” beers in Asheville that are IPAs or stouts?

Julian, wrote:
Anyone got any “you must try this” beers in Asheville that are IPAs or stouts?

I haven't kept close track of the Asheville beer scene since we were there two years ago, but my best guess is that Burial is the place to go for the best IPA's and probably stouts as well. No idea how much they distribute beyond the brewery itself. *Note: We didn't actually go there, but I wish we had.

If you find yourself hankering for a wild ale, Wicked Weed Funkatorium is probably still the place to go, even if it is owned by AB InBev.

I think there's lots of beer places in Asheville, but many are mediocre. I might even rate Richmond higher than Asheville at this point.

Space wrote:

Julian, wrote:
Anyone got any “you must try this” beers in Asheville that are IPAs or stouts?

I haven't kept close track of the Asheville beer scene since we were there two years ago, but my best guess is that Burial is the place to go for the best IPA's and probably stouts as well. No idea how much they distribute beyond the brewery itself. *Note: We didn't actually go there, but I wish we had.

If you find yourself hankering for a wild ale, Wicked Weed Funkatorium is probably still the place to go, even if it is owned by AB InBev.

I think there's lots of beer places in Asheville, but many are mediocre. I might even rate Richmond higher than Asheville at this point.

Thanks, man! Done Wicked Weed before, not my thing. Might see a concert there, though.

NoCaveHatch wrote:
made it longer than Sehkraft brewery

Not sure this is any good, but there must have been $500k in brewing equipment in there…so I'm glad to see that it's getting used
Board Room Brewing Arlington, VA
https://theboardroomva.com/draft-beers/


on an related note….is there something up with search and you can't go that far back anymore?
I know there were posts about Sehkraft and Westover market…but I couldn't find any